Abstract
Duerer's "Apocalypse" consists of text and pictures, in the reverse side of which text is printed. But its pictures are independent of the text and have the function of "Speaking in itself". The pictures, visualizing vividly what is described quite abstractly in the text and depicting the events in succession in the form of "Zyklus", have ceased to be mere illustrations, but got an equal weight with it. And in order to emphasize the character of "Speaking in itself", Duerer intended to introduce dramatic effects into the pictures, using often contrasting composition which concentrate what are described in the different parts of the text as separated events on one picture. Therefore the scene, consisting of mutually independent events, shows powerful tension and dramatic effect. Thus the picture of Duerer's "Apocalypse" appeals to the beholders not only in itself but also dramatically.
